Search Results

1. BORA Animal Welfare (Restriction on Docking of Dogs Tails) Bill [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...Justice. Copies are also attached for referral to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and Dianne Yates MP, if you agree. Roger Palairet Acting Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/ Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dianne Yates MP In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Atto...

2. BORA Social Security (Social Assistance) Amendment Bill [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Social Development, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Social Development In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine...

3. BORA Taxation (Base Maintenance and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Finance, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Finance In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a...

4. BORA Tariff (New Zealand - Thailand Closer Economic Partnership) Bill [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Advisor Bill of Rights / Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice also Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General t...

5. BORA Marine Reserves (Consultation With Stakeholders) Amendment Bill [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...proposed marine reserve. 5. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliament under s 7 o...

6. Immigration and Protection Tribunal - Tribunal profile [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...concise and cogent manner • Experience in a decision-making role and/or in working within a statutory framework • Ability to cope with stressful situations and potentially disturbing information • Mature outlook and the ability to assess human nature accurately. Decision-making and analytical skills Members must be able to: • remain open minded, avoiding typecasting or making assumptions about people • contribute to the decision-making of the Tribunal which is sound, ba...

7. BORA Holidays (Transfer of Public Holidays) Amendment Bill [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...We have concluded that the Bill does not appear to be inconsistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Michael Petherick Manager, Ministerial Advice Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Public Law Group In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parlia...

8. BORA New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement Bill [pdf, 202 KB]

   ...have concluded that the provisions contained in the Bill appear to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Michael Petherick Manager, Ministerial Advice Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Manager Human Rights/Bill of Rights Team In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parli...

9. BORA Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Provisions) Bill [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Michael Petherick Manager – Ministerial Advice Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliament un...

10. Memorandum of Counsel for the New Zealand Airline Pilots Association (dated 23 February 2017) [pdf, 123 KB]

    ...issue a Minute confirming the proposal during April. 7. My client’s case is narrowly focussed on the desirability of having a full length RESA (runway end safety area) or EMAS (Engineered Material Arresting System) and the environmental and human risks associated with not having either of these. 8. The associated matter to be addressed with WIAL witnesses will be on the basis for its decision to reject both of these options. (Accepting that there is no statutory requirement t...